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Inspiring contractors to deliver exceptional craftsmanship with proven results. National Comfort Institute, Inc. presents The High-Performance HVAC Podcast.
The leaders in understanding airflow bring you these shows to spotlight the often-invisible issues faced by contractors. Why? So you can ensure that your customers receive the most comfortable, safe, healthy, and energy efficient systems.
In this episode, Jim shares his stories from carbon monoxide investigations, deadly equipment failures, and the moments that shaped his career in combustion diagnostics and HVAC training.
Jim discusses contractor liability, ANSI standards, CO testing, and why “good enough” diagnostics can have serious consequences.
Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras sit down with Chris Hughes from The Energy Conservatory to break down the latest updates to the TrueFlow app and what they mean for HVAC contractors.
Learn how forecasting airflow can eliminate guesswork, what is pressure graphing and its use case, and how these tools can help you make faster, more confident decisions on the job.
Ty Branaman dives into the hidden pitfalls of pulling a deep vacuum and more importantly, how to avoid them. From moisture behavior to evacuation strategy, this episode gets into the details that separate the guesswork from actual results.
The properties of air can be confusing, but it is important to have a basic understanding when working in the HVAC field. Learn how a clothes dryer works and how it relates to HVAC and psychrometrics. Ty made this conversation fun and educational by breaking complex topics down into relatable bite size pieces.
If you’ve ever struggled to make sense of what’s really happening inside a system, this conversation delivers clarity without watering down the details.
Casey Contreras and Adam Mufich are joined by Jason Esteves of Seitron Americas to discuss combustion analyzers, personal CO monitors, and the latest refrigerant tools. The conversation centers on real-world applications, safety, and accuracy in the field.
Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras talk with Jeff Sturgeon about economizers, digging into installation challenges, the health and cognitive benefits of proper ventilation, and how saved data reveals real system performance.
In this episode, Adam Mufich and Casey Contreras interview Chris Hughes (The Energy Conservatory) and Roman Baugh (HVAC School) about cold-climate heat pumps and VRV systems. From charging to system-specific service tips, we break down what contractors need to get right in the field.
David Richardson and Adam Mufich sit down with Todd Titus from HARDI to break down ultra-low GWP refrigerants, upcoming regulations, and the real-world trickle-down effects on contractors and consumers. We also dig into how HARDI is pushing back and advocating for the HVAC industry.
